The buzz surrounding the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, especially after host Geoff Keighley posted a puzzling image of a strange statue. The question has been revealed. Larian Studios is developing a brand-new Divinity game.
Revealed to be Divinity, the game was showcased with a bold trailer that included memorable imagery, from a figure engulfed in flames to an orgy and the literal opening of infernal gates.
Moving Beyond Original Sin
For those expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, this is not that. Larian clarified that a direct sequel to its beloved RPGs is not on the cards right now.
That said, the developer described this new Divinity as a evolution of the main series. This phrasing implies that the team could be designing a real-time experience instead of another tactical title. Currently, this is speculation, as only a teaser video is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and many say it pioneered the contemporary revival of complex computer role-playing games. These games are celebrated for detailed worlds, player agency, and deep class systems—qualities that recently reached new heights in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its world is familiar fare, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
In contrast to modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of unique possibilities that are viable with a specific type of character with a unique decision path.
The series is also notoriously flexible, letting players to improvise throughout the entire experience. Most missions can be solved in multiple ways, often in surprising fashion.
- You might progress the story because you remembered something a non-human character said.
- Or, you could defeat a foe by moving environmental hazards in a inventive way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is these creative systems that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games in history. Now, fans can get ready for a new entry in this groundbreaking franchise.
